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Definitions

• a planar light source device is incorporated in the liquid-crystal display devices used in, for example, personal computers, cell phones, and so forth, in order to respond to demands for greater thinness, lighter weight, greater labor savings, and higher definition.
• this planar light source device is provided with a flat plate-shaped light guide plate or a light guide plate that has a wedge-shaped cross section in which one surface has a uniformly sloped surface.
• a peak-and-valley pattern is also formed in the surface of the light guide plate in order to provide a light scattering function.
• Such light guide plates are obtained by the injection molding of a thermoplastic resin, and the aforementioned peak-and-valley pattern is generated by transfer from a peak-and-valley region formed in the surface of an insert.
• Light guide plates have in the past been molded from a resin material such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA); however, of late a conversion has been underway to the more highly heat-resistant polycarbonate resin materials due to the trends of demand for display devices that render sharper images and the higher temperatures within the device caused by the heat produced in proximity to the light source.
• PMMA polymethyl methacrylate
• a method is proposed in PTL 1 in which the light transmittance and brightness are improved by the addition of an acrylic resin and an alicyclic epoxy; a method is proposed in PTL 2 in which the brightness is improved by modifying the polycarbonate resin terminals and raising the transferability of the peak-and-valley region to the light guide plate; and a method is proposed in PTL 3 in which the brightness is improved by improving this transferability by introducing a copolyester carbonate that has an aliphatic segment.
• thermoplastic resins such as polycarbonate resins
• PTL 4 describes a ⁇ -radiation resistant polycarbonate resin that contains same
• PTL 5 describes a thermoplastic resin composition that is provided by incorporating same in, for example, PMMA, and that has an excellent static inhibition and an excellent surface appearance.
• EP 3 081 596 A1 describes a polycarbonate resin composition which includes: a polycarbonate resin (A); a tetramethylene glycol derivative (B) represented by general formula (1): HO(C 4 H 8 O) m (C 3 H 6 O) n H (wherein m and n independently represent an integer of 4 to 60, and m + n represents an integer of 20 to 90); and a phosphite compound (C), an amount of the tetramethylene glycol derivative (B) is 0.005 to 5.0 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polycarbonate resin (A), and an amount of the phosphite compound (C) is 0.005 to 5.0 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polycarbonate resin (A); as well as an optical molded article obtained by molding the polycarbonate resin composition.
• a polycarbonate resin (A) a tetramethylene glycol derivative (B) represented by general formula (1): HO(C 4 H 8 O) m (C
• the present inventor surprisingly discovered that, through the incorporation in polycarbonate resin of a prescribed amount of a copolymer of a polyalkylene glycol having alkyl branches with a polyalkylene glycol in which the methylene group is bonded in a linear regime, a better transmittance and a very good hue can be achieved in comparison to the poly(2-alkyl)ethylene glycol described in the prior art.
• the present invention was achieved based on this discovery.
• the polycarbonate resin composition for a thin optical component of the present invention contains, per 100 mass parts of a polycarbonate resin (A), 0.1 to 4 mass parts of a polyalkylene glycol copolymer (B) having a linear alkylene ether unit (B1) given by general formula (I) above and a branched alkylene ether unit (B2) selected from units given by general formulas (II-1) to (II-4) above, with the proviso that a tetramethylene glycol derivative represented by the general formula HO(C 4 H 8 O) m (C 3 H 6 O) p H, wherein m and p independently represent an integer of 4 to 60, and m + p represents an integer of 20 to 90, is excluded, and 0.005 to 0.5 mass parts of a phosphorus stabilizer (C).
• a polyalkylene glycol copolymer B having a linear alkylene ether unit (B1) given by general formula (I) above and a branched alkylene
• polycarbonate resin used in the present invention, and a single species of polycarbonate resin may be used or any combination of two or more species in any proportions may be used.
• X in the formula is generally a hydrocarbon, and an X that incorporates a heteroatom or heterobond may be used in order to provide various properties.
• Polycarbonate resins can be classified into aromatic polycarbonate resins, in which the carbons directly bonded to the carbonate bond are each aromatic carbons, and aliphatic polycarbonate resins, in which they are aliphatic carbons, and either can be used.
• Aromatic polycarbonate resins are preferred here from the standpoint of the heat resistance, mechanical properties, and electrical properties.
• polycarbonate resin there are no limitations on the specific species of polycarbonate resin, and it can be exemplified by the polycarbonate polymers obtained by the reaction of a carbonate precursor with a dihydroxy compound. A polyhydroxy compound may also be reacted here in addition to the dihydroxy compound and carbonate precursor. A method may also be used in which carbon dioxide is reacted as the carbonate precursor with a cyclic ether.
• the polycarbonate polymer may be linear or may be a branched chain.
• the polycarbonate polymer may be a homopolymer composed of a single repeating unit or may be a copolymer having two or more repeating units. This copolymer can be selected from various copolymerization regimes, e.g., random copolymers, block copolymers, and so forth. These polycarbonate polymers are generally thermoplastic resins.
• aromatic dihydroxy compounds can be exemplified by the following:
• the bis(hydroxyaryl)alkanes are preferred and among them the bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)alkanes are preferred, while 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (i.e., bisphenol A) is particularly preferred from the standpoints of the impact resistance and heat resistance.
• Monomers that are starting materials for aliphatic polycarbonate resins can be exemplified by the following:
• Carbonyl halides, carbonate esters, and so forth are examples of the carbonate precursors among the monomers that are starting materials for polycarbonate resins.
• a single carbonate precursor may be used or any combination of two or more in any proportions may be used.
• the carbonyl halides can be specifically exemplified by phosgene and by haloformates such as the bischloroformates of dihydroxy compounds and the monochloroformates of dihydroxy compounds.
• the carbonate esters can be specifically exemplified by diaryl carbonates such as diphenyl carbonate and ditolyl carbonate; dialkyl carbonates such as dimethyl carbonate and diethyl carbonate; and carbonates of dihydroxy compounds, e.g., biscarbonates of dihydroxy compounds, monocarbonates of dihydroxy compounds, and cyclic carbonates.
• the method of producing the polycarbonate resin there are no particular limitations on the method of producing the polycarbonate resin and any method can be used. Examples thereof are the interfacial polymerization method, melt transesterification method, pyridine method, ring-opening polymerization of a cyclic carbonate compound, and solid-state transesterification of a prepolymer.
• a dihydroxy compound and a carbonate precursor are reacted in the presence of a reaction-inert organic solvent and an aqueous alkali solution generally while holding the pH at 9 or above, and the polycarbonate resin is obtained by subsequently carrying out an interfacial polymerization in the presence of a polymerization catalyst.
• the reaction system may contain a molecular weight modifier (terminating agent) and may contain an oxidation inhibitor in order to inhibit oxidation of the dihydroxy compound.
• the alkali compound in the aqueous alkali solution can be exemplified by alkali metal compounds such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, and sodium bicarbonate and by alkaline-earth metal compounds, and among them, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are preferred.
• alkali metal compounds such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, and sodium bicarbonate and by alkaline-earth metal compounds, and among them, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are preferred.
• a single alkali compound may be used or any combination of two or more alkali compounds in any proportions may be used.
• the concentration of the alkali compound in the aqueous alkali solution there are no limitations on the concentration of the alkali compound in the aqueous alkali solution, and generally 5 to 10 mass% is used in order to control the pH in the aqueous alkali solution during the reaction to 10 to 12.
• the molar ratio between the bisphenol compound and the alkali compound is generally 1 : at least 1.9 and preferably 1 : at least 2.0 and is generally 1 : not more than 3.2 and preferably 1 : not more than 2.5.
• aromatic phenols can be specifically exemplified by alkyl group-substituted phenols such as m-methylphenol, p-methylphenol, m-propylphenol, p-propylphenol, p-tert-butylphenol, and p-(long chain alkyl)-substituted phenol; vinyl group-containing phenols such as isopropenylphenol; epoxy group-containing phenols; and carboxyl group-containing phenols such as o-hydroxybenzoic acid and 2-methyl-6-hydroxyphenylacetic acid.
• a single molecular weight modifier may be used or any combination of two or more molecular weight modifiers in any proportions may be used.
• the amount of use of the molecular weight modifier, expressed per 100 moles of the dihydroxy compound, is generally at least 0.5 moles and is preferably at least 1 mole and is generally not more than 50 moles and is preferably not more than 30 moles.
• the thermal stability and hydrolysis resistance of the resin composition can be enhanced by having the amount of use of the molecular weight modifier be in the indicated range.
• the mixing sequence for the reaction substrates, reaction medium, catalyst, additives, and so forth during the reaction may be freely selected as long as the desired polycarbonate resin is obtained, and the sequence may be freely established as appropriate.
• the molecular weight modifier may be admixed at any time from the reaction between the dihydroxy compound and the phosgene (phosgenation) up to and including the point at which the polymerization reaction is begun.
• the reaction temperature is generally 0°C to 40°C, and the reaction time is generally several minutes (for example, 10 minutes) to several hours (for example, 6 hours).
• a transesterification reaction between a carbonate diester and a dihydroxy compound is carried out in the melt transesterification method.
• the dihydroxy compound is as described above.
• the carbonate diester can be exemplified by dialkyl carbonate compounds such as dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, and di-tert-butyl carbonate; diphenyl carbonate; and substituted diphenyl carbonates such as ditolyl carbonate.
• dialkyl carbonate compounds such as dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, and di-tert-butyl carbonate
• diphenyl carbonate and substituted diphenyl carbonates
• ditolyl carbonate diphenyl carbonate and substituted diphenyl carbonates are preferred and in particular diphenyl carbonate is more preferred.
• a single carbonate diester may be used or any combination of two or more carbonate diesters in any proportions may be used.
• the amount of terminal hydroxyl group in a polycarbonate resin tends to exercise a major influence on, inter alia, the thermal stability, hydrolysis stability, and color. Due to this, as necessary the amount of terminal hydroxyl group may be adjusted by any known method.
• a polycarbonate resin having an adjusted amount of terminal hydroxyl group can be obtained in general by adjustment or control of, for example, the mixing ratio between the carbonate diester and the aromatic dihydroxy compound in the transesterification reaction and/or the depth of the vacuum during the transesterification reaction.
• the molecular weight of the obtained polycarbonate resin can also generally be adjusted by these processes.
• the previously indicated mixing ratio applies when the amount of terminal hydroxyl group is adjusted through adjustment of the mixing ratio between the carbonate diester and dihydroxy compound.
• the terminating agent here can be exemplified by monohydric phenols, monobasic carboxylic acids, and carbonate diesters. A single terminating agent may be used or any combination of two or more terminating agents in any proportions may be used.
• a transesterification catalyst is generally used in the production of polycarbonate resin by the melt transesterification method. Any transesterification catalyst can be used. Among transesterification catalysts, for example, the use of alkali metal compounds and/or alkaline-earth metal compounds is preferred. In combination therewith, for example, a basic compound, e.g., a basic boron compound, basic phosphorus compound, basic ammonium compound, or an amine compound, may also be used on an auxiliary basis. A single transesterification catalyst may be used or any combination of two or more transesterification catalysts in any proportions may be used.
• a basic compound e.g., a basic boron compound, basic phosphorus compound, basic ammonium compound, or an amine compound
• the melt polycondensation reaction can be carried out by a batch method or a continuous method.
• the mixing sequence for the reaction substrates, reaction medium, catalyst, additives, and so forth may be freely selected as long as the desired aromatic polycarbonate resin is obtained, and the sequence may be freely established as appropriate.
• the melt polycondensation reaction is preferably carried out using a continuous regime based on a consideration of the stability of the polycarbonate resin.
• a catalyst deactivator may also be used on an optional basis in the melt transesterification method. Any compound that can neutralize the transesterification catalyst can be used as the catalyst deactivator. Examples here are sulfur-containing acidic compounds and their derivatives. A single catalyst deactivator may be used or any combination of two or more catalyst deactivators in any proportions may be used.
• Having the viscosity-average molecular weight be not more than the upper limit value for the indicated range can better restrain reductions in the fluidity of the polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention and can also raise the molding workability and facilitate the execution of thin-wall molding.
• the concentration of the terminal hydroxyl groups in the polycarbonate resin may be freely selected and may be determined by selection as appropriate, but will generally be not more than 1,000 ppm and is preferably not more than 800 ppm and more preferably not more than 600 ppm. This makes it possible to bring about additional improvements in the residence heat stability and color of the polycarbonate resin.
• the lower limit here -particularly for polycarbonate resin produced by the melt transesterification method- is generally at least 10 ppm and is preferably at least 30 ppm and more preferably at least 40 ppm. This makes it possible to suppress reductions in the molecular weight and to bring about additional improvements in the mechanical properties of the resin composition.
• the unit for the terminal hydroxyl group concentration is the mass of the terminal hydroxyl groups expressed as ppm with reference to the mass of the polycarbonate resin.
• the measurement method here is colorimetric determination by the titanium tetrachloride/acetic acid method (the method described in Macromol. Chem., 88 215 (1965 )).
• polycarbonate resin is the major portion, for example, as a copolymer of a polycarbonate resin with a siloxane structure-containing oligomer or polymer, with the goal of raising the flame retardancy and impact resistance still further; as a copolymer of a polycarbonate resin with a phosphorus atom-containing monomer, oligomer, or polymer, with the goal of raising the thermal oxidation stability and flame retardancy still further; as a copolymer of a polycarbonate resin with a dihydroxyanthraquinone structure-bearing monomer, oligomer, or polymer, with the goal of improving the thermal oxidation stability; as a copolymer of a polycarbonate resin with an oligomer or polymer having an olefinic structure, e.g., polystyrene, in order to improve the optical properties; or as a copolymer of a polycarbonate resin with a
• the polycarbonate resin may contain a polycarbonate oligomer in order to bring about an improved appearance for the molded article and improve the fluidity.
• the viscosity-average molecular weight [Mv] of this polycarbonate oligomer is generally at least 1,500 and is preferably at least 2,000 and is generally not more than 9,500 and is preferably not more than 9,000.
• the incorporated polycarbonate oligomer is preferably not more than 30 mass% of the polycarbonate resin (including the polycarbonate oligomer).
• the polycarbonate resin need not be only a virgin raw material, but may also be a polycarbonate resin that has been regenerated from post-consumer products (what is known as material-recycled polycarbonate resin).
• regenerated polycarbonate resin preferably is not more than 80 mass% of the polycarbonate resin and is more preferably not more than 50 mass% thereof. Since regenerated polycarbonate resin has a high potential for deterioration, e.g., thermal deterioration, ageing deterioration, and so forth, the use of such a polycarbonate resin in amounts larger than the indicated range creates the possibility of a decline in the hue and mechanical properties.
• the polycarbonate resin composition for a thin optical component of the present invention contains a polyalkylene glycol copolymer (B) having a linear alkylene ether unit (B1) given by general formula (I) below and a branched alkylene ether unit selected from the units given by general formulas (II-1) to (II-4) below with the proviso that a tetramethylene glycol derivative represented by the general formula HO (C 4 H 8 O) m (C 3 H 6 O) p H, wherein m and p independently represent an integer of 4 to 60, and m + p represents an integer of 20 to 90, is excluded.
• n in formula (I) is an integer from 3 to 6.
• [Chemical 4] -[-CR 1 R 2 -CR 3 R 4 -O-]- ⁇ (II-1) -[-CR 1 R 2 -CR 3 R 4 -CR 5 R 6 -O-]- ⁇ (II-2) -[-CR 1 R 2 -CR 3 R 4 -CR 5 R 6 -CR 7 R 8 -O-]- ⁇ (II-3) -[-CR 1 R 2 -CR 3 R 4 -CR 5 R 6 -CR 7 R 8 -CR 9 R 10 -O-]- ⁇ (II-4)
• R 1 to R 10 represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbons, and in each of formulas (II-1) to (II-4), at least one of R 1 to R 10 is an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbons.
• Trimethylene glycol is produced industrially by a method in which ethylene oxide is hydroformylated to yield 3-hydroxypropionaldehyde, which is then hydrogenated, and by a method in which acrolein is hydrated to provide 3-hydroxypropionaldehyde, which is then hydrogenated over an Ni catalyst.
• the production of trimethylene glycol has most recently been carried out by a biomethod in which, e.g., glycerol, glucose, starch, and so forth, is microbially reduced.
• the branched alkylene ether unit given by general formula (II-2) above can be exemplified, when considered as the glycol, by (2-methyl)trimethylene glycol, (3-methyl)trimethylene glycol, (2-ethyl)trimethylene glycol, (3-ethyl)triethylene glycol, (2,2-dimethyl)trimethylene glycol, (2,2-methylethyl)trimethylene glycol, (2,2-diethyl)trimethylene glycol (i.e., neopentyl glycol), (3,3-dimethyl)trimethylene glycol, (3,3-methylethyl)trimethylene glycol, and (3,3-diethyl)trimethylene glycol.
• the branched alkylene ether unit given by general formula (II-4) above can be exemplified, when considered as the glycol, by (3-methyl)pentamethylene glycol, (4-methyl)pentamethylene glycol, (5-methyl)pentamethylene glycol, (3-ethyl)pentamethylene glycol, (4-ethyl)pentamethylene glycol, (5-ethyl)pentamethylene glycol, (3,3-dimethyl)pentamethylene glycol, (3,3-methylethyl)pentamethylene glycol, (3,3-diethyl)pentamethylene glycol, (4,4-dimethyl)pentamethylene glycol, (4,4-methylethyl)pentamethylene glycol, (4,4-diethyl)pentamethylene glycol, (5,5-dimethyl)pentamethylene glycol, (5,5-methylethyl)pentamethylene glycol, and (5,5-diethyl)pentamethylene glyco
• Methods for producing the polyalkylene glycol copolymer (B) having the linear alkylene ether unit (B1) and the branched alkylene ether unit (B2) are known. Production can be carried out generally by subjecting the aforementioned glycol, alkylene oxide, or polyether-forming derivative thereof to polycondensation using an acid catalyst.
• the polyalkylene glycol copolymer (B) may be a random copolymer or a block copolymer.
• the copolymerization ratio between the linear alkylene ether unit (B1) given by general formula (I) and the branched alkylene ether unit (B2) given by a general formula (II-1) to (II-4) in the polyalkylene glycol copolymer (B), expressed as the (B1)/(B2) molar ratio, is preferably 95/5 to 5/95, more preferably 93/7 to 40/60, and still more preferably 90/10 to 65/35, wherein the linear alkylene ether unit (B1) is more preferably on the rich side.
• the molar fraction is measured using 1 H-NMR measurement instrumentation and using deuterochloroform for the solvent.
• the terminal group in the polyalkylene glycol copolymer (B) is preferably the hydroxyl group.
• capping one terminal or both terminals with, e.g., alkyl ether, aryl ether, aralkyl ether, fatty acid ester, aryl ester, and so forth, does not influence the expression of the properties and thus the etherized substance or esterified substance can be similarly used.
• the aryl group constituting the aryl ether is preferably a C 6-22 , more preferably a C 6-12 , and even more preferably a C 6-10 aryl group and can be exemplified by the phenyl group, tolyl group, naphthyl group, and so forth wherein the phenyl group and tolyl group are preferred.
• the aralkyl group is preferably a C 7-23 , more preferably a C 7-13 , and even more preferably a C 7-11 group and can be exemplified by the benzyl group, phenethyl group, and so forth wherein the benzyl group is particularly preferred.
• the fatty acid constituting the fatty acid ester may be linear or branched and may be a saturated fatty acid or an unsaturated fatty acid.
• polyalkylene glycol copolymer (B) Particularly preferred among the preceding for the polyalkylene glycol copolymer (B) are copolymers composed of the tetramethylene ether unit and 2-methylethylene ether unit, copolymers composed of the tetramethylene ether unit and 3-methyltetramethylene ether unit, and copolymers composed of the tetramethylene ether unit and 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene ether unit.
• Such polyalkylene glycol copolymers (B) can be specifically exemplified by "Polycerin DCB" (product name, same for the following) from the NOF Corporation, "PTG-L” from Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd., and "PTXG” from Asahi Kasei Fibers Corp.
• Copolymers composed of the tetramethylene ether unit and 2,2-dimethyltrimethylene ether unit can also be produced by the method described in Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-2533 .
• the content of the polyalkylene glycol copolymer (B) is 0.1 to 4 mass parts per 100 mass parts of the polycarbonate resin (A).
• the content is preferably at least 0.15 mass parts and more preferably at least 0.2 mass parts and preferably not more than 3.5 mass parts, more preferably not more than 3 mass parts, even more preferably not more than 2.5 mass parts, and particularly preferably not more than 2 mass parts.
• the improvement in the hue and yellowing is inadequate when the content is below 0.1 mass parts.
• the transmittance of the polycarbonate resin declines due to cloudiness; also, strand breakage occurs frequently during melt-kneading with an extruder, which then impairs the production of pellets of the resin composition.
• any known phosphorus stabilizer can be used as the phosphorus stabilizer.
• Specific examples here are the oxo acids of phosphorus, e.g., phosphoric acid, phosphonic acid, phosphorous acid, phosphinic acid, and polyphosphoric acid; acidic pyrophosphate metal salts, e.g., sodium acid pyrophosphate, potassium acid pyrophosphate, and calcium acid pyrophosphate; the phosphates of a Group 1 or Group 2B metal, e.g., potassium phosphate, sodium phosphate, cesium phosphate, and zinc phosphate; and also phosphate compounds, phosphite compounds, and phosphonite compounds, wherein phosphite compounds are particularly preferred.
• a polycarbonate resin composition having a higher resistance to discoloration and a better continuous production capability is obtained by the selection of a phosphite compound.
• phosphite compounds can be exemplified by triphenyl phosphite, tris(monononylphenyl) phosphite, tris(monononyl-/dinonylphenyl) phosphite, tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl) phosphite, monooctyl diphenyl phosphite, dioctyl monophenyl phosphite, monodecyl diphenyl phosphite, didecyl monophenyl phosphite, tridecyl phosphite, trilauryl phosphite, tristearyl phosphite, distearyl pentaerythritol diphosphite, bis(2,4-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite, bis(2,6
• aromatic phosphite compounds given by formula (a) or (b) below are more preferred in order to effectively increase the resistance to thermal discoloration of the polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention.
• R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 may be the same or different and are each a C 6-30 aryl group.
• R 4 and R 5 may be the same or different and are each a C 6-30 aryl group.
• triphenyl phosphite tris(monononylphenyl) phosphite, tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl) phosphite, and so forth are preferred wherein tris(2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl) phosphite is more preferred.
• organophosphite compounds can be specifically exemplified by "Adeka Stab 1178" from ADEKA Corporation, “Sumilizer TNP” from Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., “JP-351” from Johoku Chemical Co., Ltd., “Adeka Stab 2112” from ADEKA Corporation, “Irgafos 168” from BASF SE, and "JP-650” from Johoku Chemical Co., Ltd.
• phosphite compounds given by formula (b) those having a pentaerythritol diphosphite structure, such as bis(2,4-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite, bis(2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite, and bis(2,4-dicumylphenyl) pentaerythritol diphosphite, are particularly preferred.
• Specific preferred examples of these organophosphite compounds are "Adeka Stab PEP-24G" and "Adeka Stab PEP-36" from ADEKA Corporation and "Doverphos S-9228" from Dover Chemical Corporation.
• aromatic phosphite compounds given by formula (b) above are more preferred because they provide a better hue.
• a single phosphorus stabilizer may be incorporated or any combination of two or more in any proportions may be incorporated.
• the resin composition of the present invention preferably also contains an epoxy compound (D).
• the incorporation of the epoxy compound (D) in combination with the polyalkylene glycol copolymer (B) can bring about additional improvements in the resistance to thermal discoloration.
• the content of the epoxy compound (D), per 100 mass parts of the polycarbonate resin (A), is preferably 0.0005 to 0.2 mass parts and is more preferably at least 0.001 mass parts, even more preferably at least 0.003 mass parts, and particularly preferably at least 0.005 mass parts and is more preferably not more than 0.15 mass parts, even more preferably not more than 0.1 mass parts, and particularly preferably not more than 0.05 mass parts.
• the content of the epoxy compound (D) is less than 0.0005 mass parts, the hue and resistance to thermal discoloration are prone to be inadequate. At more than 0.2 mass parts, not only does the resistance to thermal discoloration deteriorate instead, but the hue and moist heat stability also readily decline.
• the polycarbonate resin composition of the present invention may contain additives other than those described above, for example, additives such as oxidation inhibitors, mold releasing agents, ultraviolet absorbers, fluorescent whiteners, pigments, dyes, polymers other than polycarbonate resins, flame retardants, impact resistance improvers, static inhibitors, plasticizers, compatibilizers, and so forth.
• additives such as oxidation inhibitors, mold releasing agents, ultraviolet absorbers, fluorescent whiteners, pigments, dyes, polymers other than polycarbonate resins, flame retardants, impact resistance improvers, static inhibitors, plasticizers, compatibilizers, and so forth.
• additives such as oxidation inhibitors, mold releasing agents, ultraviolet absorbers, fluorescent whiteners, pigments, dyes, polymers other than polycarbonate resins, flame retardants, impact resistance improvers, static inhibitors, plasticizers, compatibilizers, and so forth.
• a single one of these additives may be incorporated or two or more may be incorporated.
• the polycarbonate resin composition for a thin optical component of the present invention exhibits a high spectral transmittance, and it can have a high spectral transmittance at a wavelength of 420 nm measured for an optical path length of 300 mm preferably of at least 50%.
• the spectral transmittance at a wavelength of 420 nm is measured at an optical path length of 300 mm using an injection molded long path length molded article (300 mm ⁇ 7 mm ⁇ 4 mm) and specifically in accordance with the method described in the examples below.
• the resin temperature is more preferably at least 310°C, even more preferably at least 315°C, and particularly preferably at least 320°C, and is more preferably not more than 370°C.
• the resin temperature during molding using conventional polycarbonate resin compositions has been raised in order to mold a thin molded article, the problem has also appeared of the ready occurrence of white spot foreign material on the surface of the molded article.
• the use of the resin composition of the present invention makes it possible to produce, even in the temperature range indicated above, thin molded articles having an excellent appearance.
• the resin temperature is understood here to be the barrel set temperature when direct measurement is problematic.
• the thin molded article in the present invention generally refers to a molded article that has a plate-shaped part having a thickness of not more than 1 mm and preferably not more than 0.8 mm and more preferably not more than 0.6 mm.
• This plate-shaped part may be a flat plate or may assume a curved plate configuration; it may have a flat, smooth surface or may have, for example, peaks-and-valleys in the surface; and its cross section, for example, may have a sloping side or may be a wedge-shaped cross section.
• Example 2 Pelletization was investigated by the same method as in Example 1, but using 5 mass parts for the component B1 in Example 1; however, the resin clouded up and a transparent resin composition was not obtained.
• the object of the present invention i.e., providing a polycarbonate resin composition for a thin optical component that exhibits a good transmittance and hue, is achieved only when all of the conditions of the present invention are satisfied.

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